Rick’s Rambles

Every Monday morning, I tell a few inspirational, hopeful, and happy stories so we can all start the week off in the right frame of mind! We’ll also take a look at what special days are coming up for the week, and expect a dad joke or two thrown in, also!

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Episodes

Simpsons fun facts, The Knit Wits, and More!

What a fun episode this week! We kick off with some fun facts about The Simpsons, an animated show that has broken ALL kinds of records. They we hear about a group of ladies who are changing the world through the simple act of knitting. So simple, but doing so much good! We also look at tips to enhance your creativity and our special days for this week! It's a fun episode and I am glad you are here with me. If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, you can simply share it on your soci...

Nov 27, 2023•16 min

Hemingway fun facts, Thanksgiving traditions, and more!

This past week, my wife and I got to visit the Ernest Hemingway house and museum and home in Key West Florida, and what a fascinating experience that ways! Our fun facts this week are all about this fascinating author. We take a look at how to express and practice gratitude during this Thanksgiving season. In addition, we talk about the top Thanksgiving traditions in the United States, as well as our special days of the week. I appreciate you tuning in! If you'd like to support the Rick's Ramble...

Nov 19, 2023•15 min

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Secrets to a long life, and more!

Fun Episode this week! Our fun facts are all about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and boy did I learn a lot researching this! SO much fun! We also hear about 3 ladies, all over 100 years old, who give us their secrets to a long, happy, fulfilled life. We also look at the most popular toys from 50 years ago. It's nearly time to go Christmas shopping, so maybe this list will come in hand! As always, I SO appreciate you taking the time to follow along! Please take a moment and share it on your...

Nov 13, 2023•13 min

Bison fun facts, Gratitude, and more!

What's the largest mammal in North America? It's the Bison. We're chock full of bison fun facts this week! November tends to get lost in the Christmas rush, doesn't it? We're kicking off November with a story about the benefits of gratitude. It's a topic I know I can learn from, and I hope you are inspired, too. We also take a look at the top Thanksgiving foods in the USA, I'll readily admit, there are no surprises here. Along with the special days of the week, I think it's a really fun episode....

Nov 06, 2023•14 min

Happy Halloween! Houdini Fun Facts and more!

It's Halloween week! This week marks the passing of Harry Houdini, and we learn about the life and times of this fascinating man this week! In our good news story, we learn of a unique way to treat Melanoma---the most common form of cancer. From a teenager! What a great story this is. We also look at the most popular halloween coastumes of 2023, and the special days this week. I so appreciate you being here! If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, you can simply share it on your soc...

Oct 30, 2023•13 min

Pumpkin fun facts, Make a Difference, and more!

Oh, this episode was SO much fun to put together this week! Pumpkins. Such a big part of October, but there was so much that I didn't know about pumpkins, and I learned a lot putting this episode together. Ghandi said "Be the change you want to see in the world", and our good news story this week is built all around that. If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the easiest thing to do is share it on your social media, and let folks know what you are listening to. If you'd like to su...

Oct 23, 2023•13 min

Universal Movies fun facts, Visiting ALL the Cracker Barrels, 60s memories, and more! Week of October 16th.

What a fun episode this week! We continue our celebration of October with fun facts about the Universal Monster and Horror movie universe. I know I learned a lot, and I hope you learn a few things too. We hear about a delightful couple from right here in Indiana who visited all 640+ locations of Cracker Barrel all over the United States. I LOVE this story. We also take alook at some 60s memories, like the Super Ball, Tang, and more! If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the simple...

Oct 16, 2023•13 min

Best classic movie monsters, Doing good through social media, Chicago fun facts and more! Week of October 9th.

A really fun episode to put together this week! First we visit Chicago, Illinois, what a great town! I love that place and don't get there nearly often enough. We learn a bit about history and culture of Chicago. Then, we hear about how one person used social media to have a positive affect on one person's life--probably even saving her life. I'm a sucker for a good movie monster, and we look at what the website Vulture calls the best of all time. Perfectly fitting for Halloween. I hope you enjo...

Oct 09, 2023•9 min

Boris Karloff Fun Facts, Frugal Fun idea, and more!

We're kicking off the spooky month in a big way with a whole bunch of fun facts about Boris Karloff, that horror icon. But, he was much more than that! A lover of children and community service, gardener, animal lover, and more. This segment is a special shout out to my Svengoolie friend! Frugal fun. There are a ton of free, or nearly free things we can all do. Let me encourage you to grab a pen and paper and give a few of these a try! 60 year ago CBS had 12 of the top 15 shows in television. We...

Oct 02, 2023•17 min

Johnny Appleseed fun facts, best one hit wonders of the 1970s, and more!

This week, we're celebrating the return of fall with fun facts about Johnny Appleseed! What a fascinating individual, and I learned a lot about his life in researching for this episode. Believe it or not, Christmas is coming. We learn about the Layaway Angels, a group of folks who are doing such great things for those less fortunate in their community. The 1970s, I LOVE the 70s, it's by far my favorite decade I've lived through. We take a look at some of the best one hit wonders of the 70s. If y...

Sep 25, 2023•13 min

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